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Latest news: Koalas

Wild project for government-owned nursery

The bush capital is living up to its name, with Yarralumla Nursery venturing beyond its official ACT Government role of growing trees for landscape projects, instead growing trees for koalas. Normally (since 1914),...

Koala joeys offer hope on National Threatened Species Day

New koala joeys have been born in the breeding sanctuary at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve – worth celebrating today, National Threatened Species Day.

Government looking to protect koalas in the ACT

The ACT Government is seeking thoughts from Canberrans on a draft plan to protect and preserve koalas in the ACT.

Koalas at risk of extinction, experts warn

One of Australia's most iconic native animals is at risk of being functionally extinct and urgent government action is needed, wildlife experts claim.

Baby koala NSW flood survivor returned to wild

An orphaned koala joey rescued from this year's catastrophic floods in New South Wales has been released back into the wild after months of rehabilitation.

ACT, NSW, Queensland koalas listed as endangered

Koalas will be listed as endangered, instead of vulnerable, across the ACT, NSW and Queensland in a bid to protect dwindling populations. 

Federal government allocates $50m to help protect koalas

The federal government will spend an extra $50 million over the next four years to pull east coast koalas back from the brink.

Meet the new addition as the National Zoo reopens

The National Zoo and Aquarium has reopened its gates to the public today (29 October) with a special new addition – a koala joey. National Zoo and Aquarian and Jamala Wildlife Lodge’s senior...

Koala joey and mum reunited in NSW north

An injured koala joey has been reunited with his mum after falling from a tree when an amorous male koala was aggressively pursuing his mother.

Research to assist koala recovery after fire

Koalas have been thrust into the spotlight recently following the devastation of the Black Summer bushfires and reports they may become extinct in NSW by 2050.

Fees waived for 2020 Tidbinbilla trips

Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve will waive its entry fees from this Saturday (8 August) for the rest of 2020 to encourage visitors back to the popular destination.

Canberra koalas return to new digs

Canberra koalas evacuated from Tidbinbilla earlier this year as the Orroral Valley Bushfire approached have moved into a new enclosure, with a new arrival in tow, after a summer holiday at the...

Calls to list koalas as ‘endangered’ and increase legal protections

Three leading animal welfare organisations have called on Australian governments to increase legal protections for koalas Australia-wide, following horrific bushfires that wiped out a quarter of their habitat in NSW alone. WWF...

Threatened animals evacuated

A number of animals were evacuated from the Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve last week to escape the Orroral Valley fire which was continuing to threaten the area (as at 4 February).

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